Early modern architecture
Research on Newfoundland’s early modern architecture, from the time of Confederation with Canada until the mid-1960s. (See “Modernism in Newfoundland", The Canadian Architect, March, 2000).
Research on the residential architecture of Rudolf Schindler (California).
The Architecture and Cultural Landscape of Tilting
Preparation of a major exhibit on the architecture and cultural landscape of Tilting for the Newfoundland Museum, opening September 28, 2007, in The Rooms, St. John’s, NL.
The Brett Premises
Research on the Brett Premises in Joe Batt’s Arm, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, including the cultural landscape, architecture, and material culture. The Brett House is now a small museum operated by the Town Council of Joe Batt’s Arm, and Robert Mellin advised on the restoration of the exterior.
Heritage Conservation Technology
Research/writing on heritage conservation technology, Heritage Foundation of NL (see Residential Heritage Conservation in St. John’s, Historic Places Initiative and the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, 118 pages, April, 2005, and “Exterior Cladding Installation Guide,” Historic Places Initiative and the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2006).
Frederick Colbourne, Architect
Research on the early modern architecture of Frederick Colbourne, St. John’s, NL, in collaboration with Nicholas Herder, intern architect.
Heritage Conservation
Research/writing on heritage conservation (see “Conservation in Tilting, Newfoundland,” APT Bulletin (Association for Preservation Technology), 2006 Vol. 37, No. 2-3, pages 13-21.
The Ludlow Premises in Joe Batt’s Arm
The Ludlow Premises in Joe Batt’s Arm: chapter in a forthcoming anthology titled Despite This Loss: Culture, Memory and Identity in Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University, Faculty of Education (editors, Profs. Ursula Kelly and Elizabeth Yeoman).
Heritage Conservation Plan & Regulations for Tilting, NL
Development of a Heritage Conservation Plan & Regulations for Tilting, NL (ongoing advocacy work). Tilting has recently been designated as a provincial Registered Heritage District and a National Cultural Landscape District (Historic Sites and Monuments Board).
